措
set aside · give up · suspend · discontinue · lay aside · except
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and past. Placing with hand.
Symbolism
Measure, conduct, disposal. Represents disposing.
Component Breakdown
hand + 昔
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
挙措進退
きょそしんたい
behavior; bearing; demeanor
応急措置
おうきゅうそち
stopgap measure; quick-fix solution
Proverbs & Idioms
措置を講じる
そちをこうじる
To take measures
To implement countermeasures
Other kanji with the same meaning
“give up”
“suspend”
“discontinue”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 措 mean in Japanese?
措 means set aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except.
How do you read 措?
On'yomi: ソ (SO). Kun'yomi: お.く (oku).
How many strokes does 措 have?
措 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 措 a good kanji for a tattoo?
措 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means set aside, give up, suspend, discontinue, lay aside, except. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
Explore by meaning:give up · suspend · discontinue · except